Debating at St Joseph’s School has continued to grow and develop this year, with the Year 7, 8 & 9 inter-school debating competition wrapping up for another year. Throughout the season, each year level participated in 3 -4 debates against Stanthorpe State High School on a range of topics from enforcing tougher water restrictions, to changing the date of Australia Day.

The St Joseph’s School Year 7 team were undefeated this season winning all of their debates, while Year 8 students were refuted in all of their matches, despite showing composure and improvement in their debating technique. Year 9 students still have one debate to finish off their competition, coming off the back of one loss and one draw. They are now busily preparing for their last debate of the season taking place in Term 4.

This is the second year the competition has been held against Stanthorpe State High School, providing students from both schools the opportunity to not only develop their research and critical thinking skills but increase their self-confidence while working in a team.